C/R: 2 arrested for transporting alleged ECG missing cables

Police in Ghana’s Central Region have arrested two men suspected of transporting electricity cables belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).The suspects, identified as Mohammed Sulemana and Iddrisu Basit, both driver’s mates of an articulated truck were detained on 1 April 2025 at Gomoa Awombrew.Their arrest followed a tip-off from vigilant residents, later highlighted in a Facebook post by Gomoa Central MP Kwame Asare Obeng, widely known as A Plus.MUST READ: C/R: Police officer drowns during anti-galamsey operationRecommended For YouLifestyle2025-03-20T06:51:32+00:00Countries with the most beautiful women: A cultural perspective on beauty and attractionDid Ghana make this list?Sports2025-03-19T18:30:58+00:00President Mahama in full support of Black Stars Budget – Sports Minister revealsKofi Adams reveals that President John Dramani Mahama is supporting the Black Stars’ budget for their World Cup qualifying matches against Chad and Madagascar. Details…News2025-03-19T17:29:43+00:00Top 10 African countries with the most spoken languagesThe truck, bearing registration number GC 7410-11, was found loaded with 28 rims of ECG cables.Police said ECG officials, led by Operations Officer David Ackom, verified the cables as company property but confirmed no authorised consignment was scheduled for the area.Authorities are now searching for the truck’s driver, Zibo Imoro, who remains at large. The vehicle is currently under police guard at Gomoa Awombrew.READ ALSO: CAF CL: Sundowns and Esperance fans clash in violent stands incident [Video]Broader investigation into missing ECG equipmentThe arrests come amid an ongoing probe into the disappearance of more than 1,300 containers of ECG materials from Tema Port.In a related operation, national security has detained 14 individuals—four Ghanaians and ten Chinese nationals—for questioning.READ MORE: Alidu Seidu: From street violence to football – how the game saved his lifeECG has faced repeated challenges with theft and illegal diversion of its infrastructure, leading to disruptions in power supply and financial losses.Authorities have yet to confirm whether the latest incident is linked to the wider port case.Police say investigations are ongoing and have urged the public to report any suspicious activity involving ECG property.All persons involved in the alleged scandal must be brought before the law to face all punishment they are to in order to serve as a deterrent to another𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐓𝐖𝐎 𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐒𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐂𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄𝐒 pic.twitter.com/K94ajQxjdw— Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) April 3, 2025